Foster Point — Capes 47.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 566460
47.7 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle, Foster Point is a cape recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “cape in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Foster Point in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a cape in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566460). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Foster Point sits at 44.50118° N, 69.83061° W (DMS 44°30′04″ N, 69°49′50″ W).
Other capes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 16 capes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Foster Point itself. The ones closest to Foster Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Point | Rome | 1 mi |
| Long Point | Rome | 2.4 mi |
| Hersom Point | Rome | 2.7 mi |
| Horse Point | Rome | 3.2 mi |
| Stony Point | Rome | 3.6 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Belgrade Lakes | 3.7 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Rome | 4.1 mi |
| Snake Point | Rome | 4.6 mi |
| Long Point | Belgrade Lakes | 4.7 mi |
| Coe Point | Rome | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Foster Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hatch Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Great Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hersom Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.7 miles east (bearing E) of Foster Point. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.501°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Foster Point track the nearby Mill Stream reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Foster Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Austin Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foster Point located?
Foster Point is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Foster Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Foster Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Foster Point as a cape, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566460 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Foster Point?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other capes are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 15 other capes in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34754209.